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Patient Instructions for Use

NovoLog

Mix 70/30 FlexPen

Read the following instructions carefully before you start using your NovoLog

Mix

70/30 FlexPen

and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. You

should read the instructions even if you have used Novolog

Mix 70/30 FlexPen

before.

NovoLog

Mix 70/30 FlexPen

is a disposable dial-a-dose insulin pen. You can

select doses from 1 to 60 units in increments of 1 unit. NovoLog

Mix 70/30

FlexPen

is designed to be used with NovoFine

needles.

NovoLog Mix

70/30 FlexPen

should not be used by people who are blind or have

severe visual problems without the help of a person who has good eyesight and

who is trained to use the NovoLog

Mix 70/30 FlexPen

the right way.

Getting ready

Make sure you have the following items:

NovoLog

Mix 70/30 FlexPen

New NovoFine

needle

Alcohol swab

PREPARING YOUR NOVOLOG

MIX 70/30 FLEXPEN

•

Wash your hands with soap and water.

•

Before you start to prepare your injection, check the label to make

sure that you are taking the right type of insulin. This is especially

important if you take more than 1 type of insulin. NovoLog

Mix

70/30 should look cloudy after mixing.

Before your first injection with a new NovoLog

Mix 70/30 FlexPen

you

must mix the insulin:

A. Let the insulin reach room temperature before you use it.

This makes it easier to mix.

Pull off the pen cap (see diagram A).

B. Roll the pen between your palms 10 times – it is important

that the pen is kept horizontal (see diagram B).

Summary of Contents for Mix 70/30 FlexPen

Page 1: ...o has good eyesight and who is trained to use the NovoLog Mix 70 30 FlexPen the right way Getting ready Make sure you have the following items NovoLog Mix 70 30 FlexPen New NovoFine needle Alcohol swab PREPARING YOUR NOVOLOG MIX 70 30 FLEXPEN Wash your hands with soap and water Before you start to prepare your injection check the label to make sure that you are taking the right type of insulin Thi...

Page 2: ...eed to be mixed again Wipe the rubber stopper with an alcohol swab Before you inject there must be at least 12 units of insulin left in the cartridge to make sure the remaining insulin is evenly mixed If there are less than 12 units left use a new NovoLog Mix 70 30 FlexPen Attaching the needle D Remove the protective tab from a disposable needle Screw the needle tightly onto your NovoLog Mix 70 30...

Page 3: ... units see diagram G H Hold your NovoLog Mix 70 30 FlexPen with the needle pointing up Tap the cartridge gently with your finger a few times to make any air bubbles collect at the top of the cartridge see diagram H I Keep the needle pointing upwards press the push button all the way in see diagram I The dose selector returns to 0 A drop of insulin should appear at the needle tip If not change the ...

Page 4: ... injecting Wipe the skin with an alcohol swab and let the area dry K Insert the needle into your skin Inject the dose by pressing the push button all the way in until the 0 lines up with the pointer see diagram K Be careful only to push the button when injecting Turning the dose selector will not inject insulin L Keep the needle in the skin for at least 6 seconds and keep the push button pressed a...

Page 5: ...Log Mix 70 30 FlexPen and store the NovoLog Mix 70 30 FlexPen without the needle attached see diagram M FUNCTION CHECK If your NovoLog Mix 70 30 FlexPen is not working the right way follow the steps below Screw on a new NovoFine needle Remove the big outer needle cap and the inner needle cap Do an airshot as described in Giving the airshot before each injection Put the big outer needle cap onto th...

Page 6: ... NovoLog Mix 70 30 FlexPen as directed to treat your diabetes Needles and NovoLog Mix 70 30 FlexPen must not be shared Always use a new needle for each injection Novo Nordisk is not responsible for harm due to using this insulin pen with products not recommended by Novo Nordisk As a precautionary measure always carry a spare insulin delivery device in case your NovoLog Mix 70 30 FlexPen is lost or...

Page 7: ... the following items Levemir FlexPen New NovoFine needle Alcohol swab Preparing your Levemir FlexPen Wash your hands with soap and water Before you start to prepare your injection check the label to make sure that you are taking the right type of insulin This is especially important if you take more than 1 type of insulin Levemir should look clear A Pull off the pen cap see diagram A Wipe the rubb...

Page 8: ...rn the dose selector to select 2 units see diagram E F Hold your Levemir FlexPen with the needle pointing up Tap the cartridge gently with your finger a few times to make any air bubbles collect at the top of the cartridge see diagram F G Keep the needle pointing upwards press the push button all the way in see diagram G The dose selector returns to 0 A drop of insulin should appear at the needle ...

Page 9: ...he skin before injecting I Insert the needle into your skin Inject the dose by pressing the push button all the way in until the 0 lines up with the pointer see diagram I Be careful only to push the button when injecting Turning the dose selector will not inject insulin J Keep the needle in the skin for at least 6 seconds and keep the push button pressed all the way in until the needle has been pu...

Page 10: ...e steps below L Screw on a new NovoFine needle Remove the big outer needle cap and the inner needle cap Do an airshot as described in Giving the airshot before each injection Put the big outer needle cap onto the needle Do not put on the inner needle cap Turn the dose selector so the dose indicator window shows 20 units Hold the Levemir FlexPen so the needle is pointing down Press the push button ...

Page 11: ...ut of the reach of children Use Levemir FlexPen as directed to treat your diabetes Needles and Levemir FlexPen must not be shared Always use a new needle for each injection Novo Nordisk is not responsible for harm due to using this insulin pen with products not recommended by Novo Nordisk As a precautionary measure always carry a spare insulin delivery device in case your Levemir FlexPen is lost o...

Page 12: ...o use the NovoLog FlexPen the right way Getting ready Make sure you have the following items NovoLog FlexPen New NovoFine needle Alcohol swab Preparing Your NovoLog FlexPen Wash your hands with soap and water Before you start to prepare your injection check the label to make sure that you are taking the right type of insulin This is especially important if you take more than 1 type of insulin Novo...

Page 13: ...oid injecting air and to ensure proper dosing E Turn the dose selector to select 2 units see diagram E F Hold your NovoLog FlexPen with the needle pointing up Tap the cartridge gently with your finger a few times to make any air bubbles collect at the top of the cartridge see diagram F G Keep the needle pointing upwards press the push button all the way in see diagram G The dose selector returns t...

Page 14: ...he skin before injecting I Insert the needle into your skin Inject the dose by pressing the push button all the way in until the 0 lines up with the pointer see diagram I Be careful only to push the button when injecting Turning the dose selector will not inject insulin J Keep the needle in the skin for at least 6 seconds and keep the push button pressed all the way in until the needle has been pu...

Page 15: ... an airshot as described in Giving the airshot before each injection Put the big outer needle cap onto the needle Do not put on the inner needle cap Turn the dose selector so the dose indicator window shows 20 units Hold the NovoLog FlexPen so the needle is pointing down Press the push button all the way in The insulin should fill the lower part of the big outer needle cap see diagram L If the Nov...

Page 16: ...lexPen must not be shared Always use a new needle for each injection Novo Nordisk is not responsible for harm due to using this insulin pen with products not recommended by Novo Nordisk As a precautionary measure always carry a spare insulin delivery device in case your NovoLog FlexPen is lost or damaged Remember to keep the disposable NovoLog FlexPen with you Do not leave it in a car or other loc...

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